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/ 139 days ago

Hayes to have higher expectations than her USMNT counterpart

Emma Hayes has proclaimed that the United States women's national team coaching position is the biggest job in women's soccer. The English manager was previously named USWNT head coach back in November but did not immediately make the switch. Instead, Hayes remained with Chelsea Women to finish out the 2023/24 campaign. In the end, the […]

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/ 141 days ago

American ownership group in talks to buy Sheffield United

Sheffield United may be under new ownership when it starts next season as an American group works to take over. The Blades finished as the bottom club in the Premier League in 2023/24 upon a return to the top flight. Traditionally, that leads to financial challenges for clubs as they instantly work to regain Premier […]

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/ 143 days ago

Will LaLiga or Liga MX be first to play games in USA?

The race for foreign soccer leagues to play regular season matches in the USA seems to be heating up as LaLiga and Liga MX. It was previously revealed that FIFA may soon alter its current rules on the issue. At the moment, the governing body blocks league games from happening in other nations. The potential […]

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/ 144 days ago

US owners Oaktree set Inter goals: New stadium and future sale

Oaktree Capital, an American investment group, have acquired Inter, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the club's legendary history. In fact, with Oaktree's purchase, Inter become the latest Italian team with American majority ownership. Roma, Atalanta, Fiorentina, Genoa, and AC Milan are among the others. The 2024-25 season will be the first time […]

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/ 145 days ago

Home openers for first season of USL Super League revealed

The USL Super League (USLS) is a new Division I professional women's soccer league in the United States. The competition kicks off its inaugural season in August 2024. Operated by the United Soccer League, the USL initially scheduled the launch of the league for 2023. However, it has been postponed by a year. On Sep. […]

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/ 146 days ago

Finnish businessman aims to acquire Inter from new US owners

In the wake of Inter’s recent change of owners to US company Oaktree Capital, Finnish investor Thomas Zilliacus has renewed his interest in purchasing the club. The 68-year-old told Italian broadcaster TVPlay of his plans during an interview, after earlier expressing interest in the Italian football team. The new owners can expect a formal offer […]

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/ 147 days ago

US supremacy in Serie A: Oaktree assumes leadership of Inter

Oaktree, an American investment fund, has officially taken ownership of Serie A champions Inter. That is after Suning, led by President Steven Zhang, failed to repay a hefty $411 million loan. The loan, provided by Oaktree in 2021, required full repayment and a substantial interest rate of 12% by May 21. With Suning unable to […]

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/ 149 days ago

Hoffenheim close to European qualification thanks to US coach

Under the leadership of Pellegrino Matarazzo, Hoffenheim earned European qualification for the first time since the 2019/20 campaign. The head coach then was Julian Nagelsmann, who went to RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich and now the Germany national team. Now, in Matarazzo's second season in charge of Hoffenheim, the club finished seventh in the Bundesliga. That […]

Copa America 2024

/ 149 days ago

Lionel Messi highlights Argentina Copa America 2024 squad

Reigning Copa America champion Argentina is looking for another title this summer with a squad carrying much of the same talent. Headlined by Lionel Messi, La Albiceleste enter the tournament as the favorite to win the tournament. Much of that comes from the fact that it carries a talented team. Not only does Argentina lead […]

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/ 149 days ago

Who's in USMNT training camp roster ahead of Copa America?

Gregg Berhalter unveiled the 27-player roster for the USMNT training camp before the Copa America. Although not the final product, the current crop of players indicates Berhalter's thought process in who he will pick for the final squad. Going against the grain of previous squads, only four players in the training camp roster play in […]

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/ 154 days ago

How foreign teams playing official games in USA will impact MLS

FIFA will explore the potential impact of allowing domestic leagues to play foreign competitive games in the near future, which has major consequences on MLS and its popularity in the USA. It was revealed in April that soccer's governing body would consider changing a policy that blocks league games from being scheduled in other countries. […]

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/ 155 days ago

Venezuela reveals provisional Copa America squad

Venezuela released its initial squad for the Copa America on Tuesday. Even though the competition is over one month away, Venezuela is picking out the players it wants to take to the United States. The provisional list includes 47 players. That is fewer than what the 16 teams are allowed to submit for their initial […]

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/ 155 days ago

Embarrassing: Canada's MLS owners unite to pay Jesse Marsch

Jesse Marsch will lead the Canada men's national team at this summer's 2024 Copa America after being hired Monday night. The American coach previously made a name for himself at European clubs such as RB Leipzig and Leeds United. However, he has been without a managerial job since departing the English side over a year […]

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/ 156 days ago

Copa America tickets for the final on sale

The Copa America Final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL, now has tickets available. Even though there is no way to predict which two teams out of the 16 will participate in the game, it is a worthy investment to buy tickets now before ticket prices skyrocket closer to the final. Additionally, fans can […]

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/ 161 days ago

FIFA President Infantino says USA has to end pay-to-play system

At the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles, Infantino disclosed one aspect of soccer in the United States that surprised him: the pay-to-play system. If American soccer is to reach its full potential, the head of FIFA has stated, the nation must end this massive barrier to entry. "We want to see the […]